Oralseven offers advice to Venus Williams and other Sjogren’s Syndrome sufferers

Sjogren’s Syndrome, the diagnosis given for the auto-immune condition affecting World Champion Tennis player Venus Williams, affects nearly half a million people in the UK and is a very unpleasant and uncomfortable condition.

The secretory glands stop working which leads to not only a loss of saliva but also dry eyes, skin and gastrointestinal tract and has a devastating effect on the lives of those with the condition, mainly women between the ages of 30 - 60.

There is no cure for the condition, but there are ways to help relieve the symptoms like lack of saliva. These include The OralSeven™ range of oral care products, which contain natural enzymes to assist the functions of healthy saliva, thus keeping your mouth moist and balanced.

Maintaining oral hydration can be a problem as many of the conventional dental products contain either alcohol in the case of mouthwashes or sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) in toothpaste both of which have a drying effect and will only worsen the problem.

The range includes:
OralSeven™ Toothpaste – no harsh drying or foaming detergent (SLS)
OralSeven™ Mouthwash – no alcohol AND
OralSeven™ Moisturising Mouth Gel – soothes, lubricates and protects the mouth and gums for up to 7 hours. Extra beneficial for those suffering from dry mouth.

The importance of saliva to health cannot be understated.   The 2- 3 litres we produce daily not only keeps the mouth moist but it also has an important role to play in food digestion, speech and keeping teeth and gums healthy and cavity-free as well as preventing bad breath.

Without the delicate balance of enzymes and beneficial bacteria present in saliva those with Sjogren’s Syndrome may experience a range of symptoms from gum disease,  tooth decay, halitosis, swallowing and speech difficulties.

The good news is that products like OralSeven can make a difference – and we hope Venus Williams quickly establishes an effective treatment regime that sees her back in winning form at Wimbledon in 2012.

FACTFILE:
The OralSeven range is available through independent pharmacies (telephone: 0115 8419795 for stockists) and retails at: OralSevenToothpaste (75ml) containing fluoride and calcium ; Alcohol free OralSeven Mouthwash (250ml) £6.99, 500ml £9.99; OralSeven Gel (48ml) £10.49. All products are sweetened with Xylitol)